Enrollment
28
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Georgetown, TX
Georgetown Alter Prog
Federal NCES profile for Georgetown Alter Prog, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 79/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482060007097
👥 S:T ratio 78
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Georgetown Alter Prog earns 79/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Texas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Texas.
- #1 of 18
- schools in Georgetown · Resource Index
- 79
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.6:1
- small classes for Texas
- 55.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Georgetown Alter Prog has class sizes smaller than 98% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Georgetown Alter Prog ranks #1 of 18 schools in Georgetown, TX.
School address
District: Georgetown Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482060007097 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
5.6:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-62% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.0%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Georgetown Alter Prog compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Georgetown Alter Prog
Georgetown Alter Prog is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Georgetown, Texas, enrolling 28 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 5.6:1, Georgetown Alter Prog is leaner than roughly 98% of Texas schools and 62% under the state's 14.7:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 55.0% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Texas schools, with 28 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 100% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 30 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (50%) and White (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 56 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Discipline events run high: 8 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 28 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 16 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Georgetown Isd also operates East View H S (2,206 students) and Georgetown H S (2,059 students) alongside Georgetown Alter Prog.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Georgetown Alter Prog compares
Georgetown Alter Prog on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5.6:1 | ▼ 62% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.0% | ▼ 11% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 28 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.6:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
28
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
5.6:1
students per teacher
- 62% below state mean
Top 2% in Texas - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$11,115
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 16 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.0%
White 25.0%
African American 17.9%
Asian 7.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.0, Georgetown Alter Prog is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Georgetown Isd, which includes Georgetown Alter Prog.
$11,115
Per student
-19%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 81.2%
State 7.3%
Federal 11.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Georgetown Alter Prog Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East View H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Georgetown H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wolf Ranch El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George Wagner Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles a Forbes Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Georgetown Alter Prog's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,206
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,059
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 869
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~28 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~5.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Georgetown Alter Prog
How many students attend Georgetown Alter Prog?
Georgetown Alter Prog has 28 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Georgetown, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Georgetown Alter Prog?
The student-teacher ratio at Georgetown Alter Prog is 5.6:1, which is 62% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 64% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Georgetown Alter Prog?
55.0% of students at Georgetown Alter Prog are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Georgetown Alter Prog?
The largest demographic group at Georgetown Alter Prog is Hispanic or Latino at 50.0% of enrollment, in Georgetown, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Georgetown Alter Prog?
Georgetown Alter Prog has a Resource Investment Index of 79/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Georgetown Alter Prog rank among schools in Georgetown?
By Resource Investment Index, Georgetown Alter Prog ranks #1 of 18 schools in Georgetown, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Georgetown on the city page.
Is Georgetown Alter Prog a good school?
Georgetown Alter Prog earns 79/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Texas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Texas. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Georgetown Isd?
Besides Georgetown Alter Prog, Georgetown Isd also operates East View H S (2,206 students), Georgetown H S (2,059 students), and Wolf Ranch El (869 students). See the Georgetown Isd district page for the complete list.
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